Jalapeno Sesame Seed Salsa

Spice up your snack game with this bold and vibrant Jalapeño Sesame Seed Salsa! Packed with smoky heat from charred jalapeños, a touch of nuttiness from toasted sesame seeds, and a refreshing burst of flavor from fresh cherry tomatoes and cilantro, this salsa is anything but ordinary. A quick roast of the ingredients enhances their natural sweetness, while a splash of lime juice and a hint of ground cumin round out the flavor profile. Perfectly balanced and endlessly versatile, this salsa pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a zesty topping for grilled meats and veggies. Ready in under 15 minutes, it's the ultimate homemade salsa for your next party or weeknight meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Fresh jalapeños
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium White onion
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and aromatic. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the jalapeños, garlic cloves (with peel on), and the half onion. Roast for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred on the outside and softened. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop the roasted onion and jalapeños, removing the seeds from the jalapeños if you prefer a milder salsa.

Step 4

In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted jalapeños, garlic, onion, cherry tomatoes, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin.

Step 5

Pulse the mixture a few times until the salsa reaches your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to balance the flavors.

Step 7

Transfer to a serving bowl and let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or use as a topping for grilled meats or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	303.8 grams (303.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	305

Total Fat 24.80g	32%
Saturated Fat 3.70g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1204mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 19.20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 8.80g
Protein 6.20g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 709mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.7%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 23.6%